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Default Series resistor.

On Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:43:35 -0800 (PST), klem kedidelhopper
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I think I know this but I'd like to be sure. I need to affix a small
neon indicator on to a 240V line. Would 80K be an appropriate resistor
to use? Thanks, Lenny

82K is correct if the neon indicator has an internal resistor. If
it's a 'bare' NE-2 lamp, use 130K.

PlainBill